Liverpool promotes Ollie O'Connor amid right-back challenges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 7:10 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Liverpool has called up Ollie O'Connor to the first team due to injuries in the right-back position, specifically with Jeremie Frimpong ruled out. O'Connor has impressed at the U21 level and is expected to fill the gap until Frimpong returns. The right-back spot has been a concern for Liverpool since Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure to Real Madrid. O'Connor's performance in recent EFL Trophy games showcased his potential to contribute at the senior level.
- •Ollie O'Connor joins Liverpool's first team due to Jeremie Frimpong's injury.
- •Alexander-Arnold left Liverpool for Real Madrid, creating a vacancy at right-back.
- •O'Connor has shown promise in EFL Trophy games against senior players.
- •The right-back role has been uncertain for Liverpool for several seasons.
- •O'Connor is considered Liverpool's best right-back at U21 level.
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"An exciting right-back is coming to Liverpool's first-team. The right-back position is something the Reds have failed to figure out for a while. For close to a decade it was so easy for Liverpool.In T...
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